The real test of leadership isn't where you start out. It's where you end up. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When you believe in people, you motivate them and release their potential. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
As a leader, you will never get ahead until your people are behind you. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Not everyone will become a great leader, but everyone can become a better leader. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Unless you want to carry the whole load yourself, you need to be developing leaders. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Good leaders must communicate vision clearly, creatively, and continually. However, the vision doesn't come alive until the leader models it. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Inexperienced leaders are quick to lead before knowing anything about the people they intend to lead. But mature leaders listen, learn and… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Without a vision people in leadership positions perish. You not only lose your people, you lose the person who is in a… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“The most important personal-growth phrase you will ever hear a good leader say to you is “follow me.” — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Thank God for the tough times. They are the reason you are there - to be the leader. If everything was going… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
It takes a lot of people to create a success. That's why I say that few leaders are successful unless a lot… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
When somebody tells you he or she is leading something, a fair question is, "What is your vision?" — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People have a seed to success within them. Most never find it and therefore fail to reach their potential. Occasionally, a leader… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The first order of things to be changed is me, the leader. After I consider how hard it is to change myself,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you are a leader, you should never forget that everyone needs encouragement. And everyone who receives it - young or old,… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you can become the leader you ought to be on the inside, you will be able to become the person you… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
The leader’s Attitude is like a thermostat for the place she works. If her attitude is good, the atmosphere is pleasant, and… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
A word of encouragement from a teacher to a child can change a life. A word of encouragement from a spouse can… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned. It comes only from influence, and that cannot be mandated. It must be earned.… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Leadership is responsible. Losing is unacceptable. Passion is unquenchable. Creativity is essential. Quitting is unthinkable. Commitment is unquestionable. Victory is inevitable.” — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Successful leaders have the courage to take action while others hesitate. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
Leaders provide for their people what the people cannot provide for themselves. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
People will not follow a leader who does not have confidence in himself. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
If you are training leaders, because you need them, you are too late. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
He that thinketh he leadeth and hath no one following him is only taking a walk. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share Image
“Why do so many people do nothing? I think it’s because most of us look at the evils and injustice around us, and we… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Goals not only help you develop initial motivation by making your dreams obtainable, but they also help you continue to be motivated and that… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Vision is a picture of a desired future; a picture of something that I don't possess right now, but it is something I want… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
If you want to make your mother happy, talk to her. If you want to make your father happy, listen. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Passion gives you an advantage over others, because one person with passion is greater than ninety-nine who have only an interest! — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
I thought if I was open and honest, it would help the reader to get open and honest, and they also would realize sometimes… — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
A person who has a dream knows what he is willing to give up in order to go up. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
The bottom line on attitude is that a good one helps to increase your possibilities. Pessimists usually get what they expect. So do optimists. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Working together precedes winning together...collaboration is multiplication. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Leaders don't rise to the pinnacle of success without developing the right set of attitudes and habits; they make every day a masterpiece. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
Your leadership skills determine the level of your success, and the success of those who work around you. — John C. Maxwell Copy Share
